What color is DMC 154?

DMC 154 is Very Dark Grape, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #572433 (RGB 87, 36, 51), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 154?

Anchor 873 is the closest published match for DMC 154. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 154?

DMC 154 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Grape shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3834 Dark Grape.

Can I get DMC 154 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 154 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 154 Very Dark Grape

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 154.

Code154

NameVery Dark Grape

Hex#572433

RGB87, 36, 51

HSL342°, 41%, 24%

CIELAB22.0, 25.3, 1.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 154 is Anchor 873. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Grape shades

All 4 DMC Grape shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 154 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 154

Color-wheel combinations that start from 154, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

154Very Dark GrapeThis color
500Very Dark Blue Green

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

327Dark Violet
154Very Dark GrapeThis color
898Very Dark Coffee Brown

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

154Very Dark GrapeThis color
3346Hunter Green
311Medium Navy Blue

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 154?: DMC 154 is Very Dark Grape, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #572433 (RGB 87, 36, 51), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 154?: Anchor 873 is the closest published match for DMC 154. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 154?: DMC 154 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Grape shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3834 Dark Grape.
Can I get DMC 154 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 154 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 154

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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